Fly, march, slither, teleport or whatever you have to do on over to Starcitygames to check out the full-color, 155-page book from Bennie Smith. Inspired by reader requests to update his “Primer” article series, this book is packed with everything you need to get a feel for the Commander format. Old hand at EDH? You’ll enjoy Sheldon Menery’s and Adam Styborski’s essays and likely will find a little new inspiration. New to the format? Deckbuilding walkthroughs and Magic 101 might be just what you’re looking for. Utility features like Tribal Staples lists provide value, while seven original Magic fiction pieces will scratch your Vorthos itch. Gogogogo!

For the vorthos in us, Slobad is a Magic: The Gathering character that’s beyond lovable. Pick up the book trilogy for the original Mirrodin block: The Moons of Mirrodin, The Darksteel Eye, andThe Fifth Dawn, and you’ll see why. And then bring Slobad to life on the EDH kitchen table using him as your Commander! An amazing artificer and engineer, and an even more amazing loyal friend, Slobad represents everything we love about MTG.